Due to recent increases in COVID-19 cases in New York City, the city is now at a COVID-19 high (orange) alert level. This means there is significant spread of COVID-19 in the city. Thank you, as always, for doing your part to keep our MS74 Community safe!
With the developing situation in Ukraine following invasion by the Russian Federation, we all may find ourselves with the same questions that arise when international conflicts, war, or humanitarian crises make the news: Why is this happening? To what extent is the U.S. involved? How will this impact me? Are we safe?
As often is the case, some of these questions are easier to answer than others. What we all agree on, is that schools must be places where students feel safe to bring up ideas and engage in productive conversations to help them make meaning. To that end, below is a Resource Guide that is meant to help us better understand the current issues and events surrounding the geopolitical tensions developing over Ukraine involving the Russian Federation, the United States, the United Kingdom, and others. The resources in this guide not only provide context and understanding of the invasion currently unfolding across the media landscape, but also of the broader conflict informing and shaping the events that have transpired.
It is our sincere hope that the entire TEAM 74 family will embrace the many teachable moments and opportunities for learning that can hopefully bring about positive changes. In that spirit, we wanted to highlight some resources that may be helpful for families looking to continue this conversation with your children at home:
Parents - Please sign up for PupilPath if you have not already. MS74 uses PupilPath as a method of communication between teachers-staff-families AND it is a tool for parents-students to access the most up-to-date grade and attendance information.
If you have issues logging in or do not have a user name and password yet, please contact our parent coordinator, Ms. JC DiCicco at jdicicco@schools.nyc.gov
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Dear TEAM74 Families -
Hello and Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!
As a parent, a parent volunteer, and a former educator I strongly believe that the family-child-school relationship is incredibly important for academic success and a child's social-emotional well-being. Like you, my children attended public school in Queens. Throughout their academic journey the relationships I developed with their teachers, administrators, and Parent Coordinators led to my decision to become a Parent Coordinator. A Parent Coordinator wears many hats but my primary focus is supporting you, your child, and your family to the best of my ability while you are a member of TEAM74 and BEYOND!
My children are now in high school and college and, between the two of them, I have experienced much of what you are going through. The middle school years are wonderful - full of opportunities, challenges, and tremendous growth! Please know my door is always open if you would like to talk or if you have any questions or concerns.
Speaking of which, I am VERY excited to announce that over the summer we created a "Family Welcome Center" within my new office on the first floor, complete with computers and printers for your use. Should you have trouble with your NYCSA/ My Schools account, you may come in person to the Welcome Center and together we will get you back online! You are always welcome in this space; should you wish to talk to me in person or just stop by, please do! Your child is always welcome here too!
Looking ahead to Fall, I will be hosting small-group "Inside TEAM74 Tours" for parents throughout September. It's a wonderful way to put a face to many names while getting an inside glimpse of a typical day. Please keep an eye on this page for sign up information.
Speaking of the Fall - if you have a topic you would like discussed at a Parent Workshop this year, please send me an email! I'd love to get your feedback and tailor my workshops to fit your needs and wants.
I hope you have a lovely remainder to the summer and look forward to an exciting and wonderful school year where we may get to know one another better!
All my best, JC DiCicco
I am available via email: jdicicco@schools.nyc.gov
To reach me via phone, please call the Main Office at 718.631.6800; I am at extension 1040.
If you would like to meet with me in person, my office and the Family Welcome Center is located at 104B.
